B B010 ART 1 5
B B011 ART 2 5
A two‑semester course offered for all students. The course is based on the District Curriculum Concepts that include the development of aesthetic perception skills, creative expression, fine arts heritage, and aesthetic discrimination. Instruction in the care and use of basic tools and equipment is included. This class meets the Fine Arts graduation requirement and the UC ³F² VPA requirement.
B B020 ART 3 5
B B021 ART 4 5
B B030 ART 5 5
B B031 ART 6 5
B B040 ART 7 5
B B041 ART 8 5
These are advanced level art courses for students who have passed the beginning level. They are a continuation of the basic skills with an emphasis on individual proficiency and a development of a personal portfolio in a specific area of interest. Work outside of class is required. These courses fulfill the "F" requirement for entrance to the University of California.
B B070 ART WORKSHOP 1 5
B B071 ART WORKSHOP 2 5
B B072 ART WORKSHOP 3 5
B B073 ART WORKSHOP 4 5
This course presents opportunities to the student in many media of two and three dimensions. The use of art forms in specific relation to student interests and function is important. Enrollment is by teacher approval. Art Workshop 3-4 meets the University of California "F" requirement.
B B080 ART APPRECIATION 1 5
This one‑semester survey course planned for 11th and 12th grade students, emphasize art forms in painting, sculpture, music, and architecture of the western world.
B B090 INTRODUCTION TO ART 1 5
Specific objectives:
1. To provide students with the opportunity to achieve sensitivity to arts, crafts, and photographic activities, and acquire the necessary vocabulary to express their feelings through the art media.
2. To help the student discover some immediate degree of success resulting from meaningful studies and works.
3. To offer sufficient constructive art experiences to not only gain appreciation for all creative endeavor, but to determine more specifically the courses they would subsequently like to pursue.
4. Offer an informal atmosphere where self‑discipline and cooperation among students may be explored.
5. Avoid complex, advanced techniques and processes. These are secondary to expression, exposure and discovery.
B B095 ART HISTORY 1C 5
B B096 ART HISTORY 2C 5
This course is designed for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade college preparatory students and deals with the history and appreciation of art. This course will involve students with visual arts, two and three-dimensional. It will provide opportunities for students to study and see fine art increasing their understanding of types and times in art fields. A parallel study of music and art will be done. Slides and films will be used along with many examples of art. This course is specifically designed to meet both the University of California "F" requirement and the GUHSD Fine Arts graduation requirements. Prerequisite: Students must be in grade 10, 11, or 12 and have demonstrated writing and research skills.
B B097 ART HISTORY 1H 5
B B098 ART HISTORY 2H 5
This course is designed for 11th and 12th grade honors students. In addition to the course work required in Art History 1C, students will be involved in art criticism and evaluation techniques. Emphasis will be placed on in‑depth research into periods and styles of art and music. Museum visitations will also be frequently required. The instructor will individually evaluate both quality and quantity of work. This course is designed to meet both the University of California "F" requirement and the GUHSD Fine Arts graduation requirements. General criteria for honors credit include:
A. Student exhibits initiative and commitment toward learning and the desire to study the history of art.
B. Students must show evidence of high achievement in art history, identified by criticism and evaluation techniques of historical work.
C. Students must demonstrate ability to work independently in both regularly assigned work and in self‑motivated study.
D. Students must be willing and able to pursue in‑depth study over an extended period of time.
B B100 3 DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 1 5
B B101 3 DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 2 5
This course is open to any student. Subject matter is related to the basic principles and elements of art, the historical background of art, and the care and uses of basic hand tools. Emphasis is upon the relation of materials to beauty and function. Projects in wood, clay, plaster of Paris, stone, copper enamels, mosaic materials, leather, and metal are selected.
B B110 3 DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 3 5
B B111 3 DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 4 5
This course is open to students who have successfully completed 3 Dimensional Design 1 and 2. It includes a study of natural material beauty and more refined design. This course meets the University of California "F" requirement.
B B120 3 DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 5 5
B B121 3 DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 6 5
A course, wherein the student does special work in selected materials: stone, ceramic chemistry, pottery, metal, wood, and leather. The work is on an individual basis under the supervision of the teacher. This course meets the University of California "F" requirement.
B B130 3 DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 7 5
B B131 3 DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 8 5
This is a continuation of 3 Dimensional Design 5 and 6 for students with special abilities who wish to develop more completely their craft capabilities. This course meets the University of California "F" requirement.
B B145 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART HISTORY 1 5
B B146 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART HISTORY 2 5
A course designed to offer the student the equivalent of an introductory college course in art history. Students will acquire an understanding and enjoyment of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms within a historical and cultural context. The curriculum is consistent with the Advanced Placement History of Art course description published by the College Board. This course meets the University of California "F" requirement and also the GUHSD Fine Arts graduation requirement.
B B200 JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING 1 5
B B201 JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING 2 5
B B202 JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING 3 5
B B203 JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING 4 5
B B204 JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING 5 5
B B205 JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING 6 5
B B206 JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING 7 5
B B207 JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING 8 5
A course designed with particular emphasis on creation of jewelry and sculptural objects. Metal and other types of permanent material would be used in relationship to objects and techniques of the past, present, and future with emphasis on design. Class would be composed of students from all eight-semester units, with the more advanced students helping the beginning students. This course is open to all students with at least one semester of Art, Design, Crafts, or equal, and/or with consent of the instructor.
B B208 INVESTIGATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY 1 5
B B209 INVESTIGATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY 2 5
This is an introductory course in investigative photography that includes the combination of the art and science of photography as it is applied in the criminal justice system. This course will cover basic camera and darkroom techniques, historical perspectives, and a review of the latest techniques and equipment used at the crime scene. The study and practical lab exercises will provide the student with the insight and experience in investigative photography and its role in law enforcement.
B B210 PHOTOGRAPHY 1 5
B B211 PHOTOGRAPHY 2 5
Photography covers the fundamentals of the art and technique of black and white photography. Students learn to use various types of cameras, from 35mm to digital as they take their own photographs, develop film and print their own pictures in the photography-enlarging lab. Areas that may be covered include studio and product photography, digital photography, special effects in the camera, photo lab, or on the computer, and image retouching. Students develop an aesthetic appreciation of photography through the introduction of principles of composition and elements of design. The historical and cultural context of photography is investigated and career opportunities are presented. Photography meets the Fine Arts graduation requirement and the UC ³F² VPA requirement. This is a laboratory class.
B B220 PHOTOGRAPHY 3 5
B B221 PHOTOGRAPHY 4 5
B B230 PHOTOGRAPHY 5 5
B B231 PHOTOGRAPHY 6 5
B B240 PHOTOGRAPHY 7 5
B B241 PHOTOGRAPHY 8 5
This course begins the advanced level of photography and is designed for students who have passed the beginning level. It is a continuation of instruction based on State and District Curriculum Concepts. Advanced instruction emphasizes refinement of basic skills, individual creativity, expansion of student knowledge and understanding of historical, cultural, and aesthetic values of the art form. The making of verbal and nonverbal aesthetic judgments and photography as a form of visual communication that expresses a common core of knowledge and universal concepts will be covered. Development of a personal portfolio and work outside the class are required. Prerequisite: Photography 1 and 2. This course is designed to meet the University of California "F" requirement.
B B245 DIGITAL ARTS 1 (formerly Digital Imagery) 5
B B246 DIGITAL ARTS 2 5
Digital Arts provides training in digital media with an emphasis on design and the arts. Using Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, Corel Painter, and digital photography, composition and elements of design will be taught with the computer as the tool. Emphasis is placed on computer design skills necessary for careers in the fields of multimedia and digital arts. This class meets the Fine Arts graduation requirement and the UC ³F² VPA requirement.
B B253 DIGITAL ARTS 3 5
B B254 DIGITAL ARTS 4 5
B B255 DIGITAL ARTS 5 5
B B256 DIGITAL ARTS 6 5
This is a course in which students investigate the relationship between art and technology. Students survey traditional drawing and painting strategies using the simulated tools of current computer technologies, such as image editing, illustration, and painting software, digital video cameras and software, drawing tablets, and scanning devices. Students explore digital illustrations painting and photography, photographic lighting, and digital video, with an emphasis on composition and elements of design. The computer is utilized as the tool to acquire art skills including color lighting, perspective, color theory, and principles of composition and elements of design. The historical and cultural relationships in art are explored. Creative as well as systematic investigation of formal and conceptual issues are encouraged, with an emphasis on making art as a process involving critical communication. Students compile a digital portfolio that can be used to demonstrate their abilities for college entrance or employment in the Visual art field. This class is intended to create a strong foundation for specialized work in the areas of Electronic Media, Design for Print, Electronic Photography, and Multimedia. Prerequisite: Students must pass Digital Arts 1-2 with a grade of ³C² or better. This class meets the Fine Arts graduation requirement and the UC ³F² VPA requirement.
B B261 CONTEMPORARY DESIGN 1 5
B B262 CONTEMPROARY DESIGN 2 5
In this art class, students investigate the art and design fundamentals that will help them create outstanding computer generated work. The class emphasizes design skills necessary for Digital Arts, Web Design, Computer Animation, Graphic Design and Broadcast Production. It combines the arts and technology. Students explore and apply principles of composition and elements of design, to the creation of animation and movie storyboards, logo designs, and illustration drawing. Students use skills creating computer artwork and digital paintings, designing web pages, building 3-D objects and animation, manipulating photographs, and creating movies. This course is required for the Multimedia Communications Academy.
B B302 ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART GENERAL 1 5
B B303 ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART GENERAL 2 5
This one-year course provides guidance to the advanced student in the preparation of a portfolio that will fulfill the requirements for the Advanced Placement Studio Art portfolio that focuses on a general portfolio. This course is for the highly skilled, gifted junior or senior student that comes to this advanced class with an extensive background at the secondary level in the visual arts. Through scope and sequencing, the student will have developed an area of preference in studio art, 3-dimensional design, or photography. The core of this class will be the completion of a series of works based on a student-created theme. Students enrolled in this class may work concurrently with students in other advanced studio classes. This change will allow a student to enroll in this class as a junior or senior. It also specified which specialized advanced placement portfolio the student will complete. Prerequisite: At lease one a year of a secondary level art department class; a junior or senior; and teacher and parent recommendations. This class meets the Fine Arts graduation requirement and the UC ³F² VPA requirement.
B B304 ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART DRAWING 1 5
B B305 ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART DRAWING 2 5
This one-year course provides guidance to the advanced student in the preparation of a portfolio that will fulfill the requirements for the Advanced Placement Studio Art portfolio that focuses on drawing. The core of this class will be the completion of a series of drawings based on a student-created theme. The course is for the skilled and gifted junior or senior students who have completed a recommended, two years of lower level art classes at the secondary level. This course completes a scope and sequence from the general to this specialization. Students enrolled in this class may work concurrently with students in other advanced studio classes. This class meets the Fine Arts graduation requirement and the UC ³F² VPA requirement.
B B840 SPECIAL STUDY/ART 2.5
Students enrolled in this program will be assigned to individual instructors to develop an educational program. Enrollment and completion of this course will achieve 2.5 credits.
B B841 SPECIAL STUDY/ART 5
Students enrolled in this program will be assigned to individual instructors to develop an educational program. The instructor will designate the number of credits (normally 5 per semester).
B B850 TRANSFER COURSE 5
This course gives credit to a student who has been attending a school outside the Grossmont District. The subject matter field has been identified, however, the course description or title is not readily matched with a course in the Grossmont District Master Course Title Book. Elective credit has been granted.
B B851 TRANSFER COURSE 5
This is a second semester transfer course. In cases where students remain in the same subject matter field during the second semester, using this course identification will allow a more accurate recognition of the course work.
B B860 TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 1 5
B B861 TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 2 5
This course investigates the fundamental vocabulary of art and the relationships of the principles of design and composition. The student will explore and apply the basic art elements as these relate to the design principles through sequential projects that develop an awareness of effective visual communication, problem-solving, the use of various media and techniques, and the analysis of the historical context in design. Units of study may include exploration in the fields of Interior Design, Architectural Rendering and Perspective, Graphic Design, Advertising, Typography, Commercial Illustration, Animation, Fashion Design, Surface and Textile Design, Industrial Design, Package Design, Product Design, and Environmental Design. The computer as a tool may be used. This class meets the Fine Arts graduation requirement and the UC ³F² VPA requirement.
B B862 TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 3 5
B B863 TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 4 5
This course is open to any student who successfully completes Two-dimensional Design 1 & 2. At this level there will be an emphasis on the development of visual awareness, analytical thinking, craftsmanship, practical application of the design principles, layout design, comprehensive techniques, including tools, methods, materials, and media used in the professional fields being explored. The curriculums may be any of the units of study listed under Two-dimensional Design 1 & 2, with further exploration into the individual design fields. The computer as a tool may be used.
B B864 TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 5 5
B B865 TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 6 5
This course is open to any student who successfully completes Two-dimensional Design 3 & 4. This level is intended for art students who may wish to compile artwork designated to complete an Advanced Placement Portfolio or pursue a possible career in a design-oriented field. At this level the curriculum may focus on one or just a few areas of professional design. For example, the whole year may focus on the area of Graphic Design and Advertising, with units in History of Graphic Design, Typography, Marker Indication, Logo and Imaging, and Package Design. The instructor may focus on the area of Commercial Illustration with units in History of Illustration, rendering techniques, print making, figure study, media experimentation, and letterform design. The computer as a tool may be used. Although at this level there is a higher level of concentration, there will be reinforcement in sequential projects and reevaluation of the principles of design and elements of art. Students will also be encouraged to participate in school-to-career possibilities in the fields of interest.
B B866 TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 7 5
B B867 TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 8 5
This course is open to any student who successfully completes Two-dimensional Design 5 & 6. This level is intended for the serious art student who may wish to compile or complete artwork designated for an Advanced Placement Portfolio or pursue acceptance and meet the requirements to a particular college or institution of art. This two-term course culminates the experience of the design student by possibly developing a cohesive body of work for the final senior portfolio (such as Advanced Placement) and a final senior critique or exhibit. The curriculum may address relevant professional design assignments and issues that prepare the student for a career in a particular field of design. The computer as a tool may be used. The instructor may lead the student through discussion, dialogue, and critique, focusing on art production, the social responsibility of the artist, and career and art school opportunities. The student will be encouraged to articulate their areas of concentrated study verbally and to write comprehensive statements of intent.